This brightening moisturizer is formulated around Oryza Sativa Extract and Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract and Panthenol to calm redness and hydrate skin.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingMethylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingLeucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
Skin ProtectingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Octyldodeceth-16, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventBetaine
HumectantTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Methyl Ether
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantIsoceteth-10
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-25
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBHT
AntioxidantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
PerfumingMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Water, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Methylpropanediol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Betaine, Trisiloxane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, PEG-6 Methyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 60730, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water